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    Stumbling Blocks And Stepping Stones PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 117 views

    This sermon urges believers to choose love over judgment, removing obstacles for others and fostering a gentle, supportive community that reflects Christ’s kindness.

    Friends, welcome. Take a breath. Let your shoulders drop a bit. I don’t know what you carried in today—opinions that feel heavy, tensions that won’t unwind, or that low ache that comes from wishing people saw things your way. Church can feel like a crowded dinner table where everyone brings a ...read more

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    Destination Bethlehem: A Field Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 4, 2015
     | 6,523 views

    Exploring the significance of angels announcing the birth of Messiah.

    “In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sheep Or Goats

    Contributed by Richard White on Jul 11, 2015
     | 7,343 views

    Many congregations are full of people, do they look like sheep or goats. Their eternal destiny relies on this appearance.

    My Sheep Matt 25:40ff Lynn Anderson, in "They Smell Like Sheep relates this story: “Several years ago in Palestine, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel’s countryside nearly mesmerized as the tour guide explained the scenery, the history, and the lifestyle. In his description, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Towering Above Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 15, 2015
     | 7,501 views

    God intentionally worked out his plan for the birth of Jesus in the city of Bethlehem. To emphasize his providence, he used the symbolism of shepherding; and not just any shepherding, that of the fields around Bethlehem.

    1. Jesus Doll Chuck Swindoll writes of a commercial venture by one of the largest department stores in the nation. It proved to be disastrously unsuccessful. Their idea was a doll in the form of baby Jesus. It was advertised as being unbreakable, washable and cuddly. It was packaged in straw with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Will With Him.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,451 views

    What's God's Will? Jesus speaks of a shepherd, and how the shepherd will leave 99 safe sheep, to go after one sheep lost and endangered. Jesus states, when the shepherd finds His sheep, He rejoices over it! Jesus states, in Matthew 18:14...

    One Will With Him. Matthew 18:14NIV Throughout history the Church has been instilled with hope in the face of life’s trials because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is a reminder that the Christian lives day in and day out with power that can overcome any challenge. In our darkest ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wish Book

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,083 views

    Exploring ways Christians have misused the Bible, and discover techniques for finding in the scriptures the messages God is wanting to convey.

    The Wish Book 2 Timothy 3:16 Thesis: Exploring ways Christians have misused the Bible, and discover techniques for finding in the scriptures the messages God is wanting to convey. By now most department stores have sent out their Christmas catalogs and Wish books. Some stores sent them out as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Acquire Of Desire PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 758 views

    This sermon explores how faith, hope, and love intertwine in our relationship with God, encouraging trust in His promises, alignment with His desires, and spiritual surrender.

    Welcome, dear friends, to a gathering of grace, a meeting of mercy, a convocation of compassion. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called forth by a God who loves us more than we could ever fathom. We are here, not as strangers, but as a family, bound together by the love of ...read more

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    Sheep Herders Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    This is the 6th sermon in the "Christmas Surprises" series. This sermon looks at shepherds.

    Sunday Morning December 23, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#6] SHEEP HERDERS Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: 1. We have found many “Christmas Surprises” over the last several weeks. We discovered that the Messiah had been anticipated since Eve’s curse for sinning. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Draws Near

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,078 views

    Final sermon in the Advent Series focusing on the Shepherds and their role in the Christmas Event.

    In just under two days we celebrate the arrival of Christ in our world. It is certainly more than merely the birth of a great man. Certainly more than the beginning of the Christian faith... What we celebrate on Christmas is the fact that Love has drawn near to us... Love was made flesh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Sheep, More Trouble Series

    Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 7,586 views

    Fed up with the leadership of their shepherd, a flock of sheep seek to go it alone.

    Some time ago we heard of Roger, an uncooperative, troublesome sheep who caused much distress among his fellow sheep when the shepherd left all the good, cooperative sheep to go and find the uncooperative, annoying Roger. Things have been pretty quiet for Roger, but there is news from his flock. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In The Still Of The Night

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,752 views

    The story of the encounter of the shepherds with the angel at the time of Jesus’ birth and how they reacted.

    In The Still of the Night Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: In the movies if the director wants to produce a dramatic effect, many times he will have the event happen at night. It seems that in the movies, the monsters (remember Jurassic Park?), criminals, and enemies always attack at night. Likewise ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Letting Him Lead You?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,396 views

    We need to be like sheep and let the Good Shepherd lead us.

    Check this message and see if it helpful and let me know ARE YOU LETTING HIM LEAD YOU? MT 6:25-34 PS 23:2 The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past, you can’t go on well in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches. When you were born, you were crying and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Lesson 6 (23rd Psalm): I Will Fear No Evil

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 13,372 views

    Evil is real and should be feared, but it is no threat to you when the Shepherd is with you.

    Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 6 (23rd Psalm): I Will Fear No Evil A. WHAT DOES PSALM 23 TEACH US ABOUT OPPOSITION? 1. The existence of evil. 2. Evil is in conflict with you. 3. You should not let evil scare you. 4. You can overcome evil. 5. The shepherd is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalms 23

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,361 views

    As long as the Lord is your shepherd, what else do you want?

    PSALMS 23 This passage is more often preached out of at funerals. But, I believe David was not talking about the after life when he wrote these powerful words of God’s provision. One day I can see in my mind David grazing with the sheep on the mountain sides of Israel. He tends to them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Great Anouncement Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,795 views

    God made the greatest announcement of all history to shepherds outside of Bethlehem

    The Grand Message of Our Great God Luke 2:8-15 December 9, 2007 Morning Message Introduction In his book, Science Speaks, Peter Stoner applies the modern science of probability to just eight prophecies regarding Christ. He says, "The chance that any man might have ...fulfilled all eight prophecies ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God